CVE-2024-56023 in WP eCommerce Quickpay Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/02/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Perfect Solution WP eCommerce Quickpay allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP eCommerce Quickpay: from n/a through 1.1.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/16/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2024-56023 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Perfect Solution WP eCommerce Quickpay plugin, specifically targeting the reflected XSS category of web application vulnerabilities. This issue manifests during the web page generation process when the application fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into dynamically generated HTML content. The vulnerability exists in versions of the plugin ranging from an unspecified starting point through version 1.1.0, indicating a prolonged exposure window that could allow attackers to exploit this weakness across multiple iterations of the software.
The technical implementation of this reflected XSS vulnerability occurs when user-supplied parameters are directly echoed back into the HTTP response without appropriate input validation or output encoding. This allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into web pages viewed by other users, typically through crafted URLs or form submissions that contain malicious script payloads. The flaw specifically affects the plugin's handling of input during web page generation, making it particularly dangerous as it can be triggered through normal user interaction with the e-commerce platform's interface. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation indicates that the application fails to properly escape or encode data before rendering it in HTML contexts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary code within the context of affected users' browsers. This could lead to unauthorized transactions, data exfiltration, modification of product listings, or even complete compromise of customer accounts. The reflected nature of the vulnerability means that attackers need only to convince victims to click on malicious links containing the XSS payload, making this attack vector particularly effective in phishing campaigns or social engineering scenarios. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the e-commerce platform, potentially disrupting business operations and eroding customer trust in the security of their transactions.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching of the WP eCommerce Quickpay plugin to the latest available version that addresses this specific XSS flaw. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent the injection of malicious scripts, utilizing established security frameworks such as the OWASP Top Ten recommendations for preventing XSS attacks. Network-based protections including web application firewalls and content security policies should be deployed to add additional layers of defense. The ATT&CK framework's T1566.001 technique for "Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment" and T1584.003 for "Compromise Infrastructure: DNS Server Compromise" highlight the potential for this vulnerability to be exploited as part of broader attack chains, emphasizing the need for layered security approaches. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar input validation weaknesses in other components of the web application ecosystem, as this vulnerability represents a common pattern that may exist in other parts of the e-commerce infrastructure.